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US Coast Guard Seeks Tech to Counter Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
The US Coast Guard is on the hunt for cutting-edge tech that can not only detect but also defeat and mitigate unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) that could be used for malicious activities like smuggling, sabotage, and surveillance. They're seeking systems with a powerful punch that can effectively neutralize these underwater threats.
India Launches Kusha Missile in Maiden Flight Test
India just made a major defence breakthrough with the successful maiden flight test of the Kusha missile, which accurately intercepted a simulated aerial target. This milestone achievement marks a significant step forward in the country's defence research and development.
Legacy Technology Exposes Nations to Growing Cyber Risk
The clock is ticking: with legacy technology, organisations know the risks, but lack a mechanism to spark change, leaving nations vulnerable to growing cyber threats. As exploits and AI evolve at breakneck speed, the window for protection is shrinking fast.
Trump Administration Seeks to Revive Mail-In Voting Restrictions
The Trump administration is pushing to revive restrictions on mail-in voting, with the Solicitor General asking the Supreme Court to allow an executive order to take effect, potentially reshaping how Americans cast their ballots in the November midterms. The order, signed in March, aims to tighten mail-in voting rules and verify voter eligibility.
US Weighs Munitions Stockpiles as Iran Fighting Pauses
President Donald Trump brushed off concerns about dwindling high-end munitions, confidently asserting that the US has a substantial stockpile, with Trump adding that he'd like to have even more. The US is actively restocking and ramping up production to replenish its arsenal.
Saab Lands $1.04 Billion GlobalEye Order from Middle East Customer
Saab has secured a $1.04 billion deal to deliver two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft to a Middle Eastern customer, with deliveries set for 2030. This major order highlights Saab's expertise in providing cutting-edge, multi-domain capabilities to its global customers.
Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Cybersecurity Tools in Heated Market
Microsoft just launched Project Perception, an AI-powered security platform that supercharges cyber defense by merging multiple components into a continuously learning system that can reason, prioritize, and act at lightning-fast machine speed. This game-changing tech combines human oversight with powerful automation to revolutionize the way we fight cyber threats.
India Advances Long-Range Air Defense With Kusha Missile Test
India just took a massive leap in air defense with the successful test of its Kusha missile, capable of neutralizing a wide range of aerial threats, from fighter jets to large enemy aircraft, with precision and accuracy. The maiden flight, part of Project Kusha, marks a significant milestone in India's multi-layered air defence architecture.
Air Force Resumes B-52 Radar Testing After Deadly Crash
The Air Force is reevaluating its testing schedule for the B-52 radar modernization program after a devastating crash on June 15 killed an eight-person crew, and plans to resume testing using another Stratofortress. The program's goal is to keep the 75 aging bombers flying until at least the 2050s.
Microsoft Unveils AI Model Boosting Vulnerability Detection to 95.95% at Lower Cost
Microsoft's new AI model, MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, paired with GPT-5.4, has achieved a remarkable 95.95% vulnerability detection rate at nearly half the cost of its previous system. This game-changing tech, integrated into MDASH, is revolutionizing cybersecurity with faster and more affordable threat detection.
Cognyte Unveils Mobile Cell Surveillance Tech
Meet FalcoNet, a game-changing mobile cell-site simulator that can be easily deployed from a vehicle, backpack, or even helicopter, allowing law enforcement to track nearby phones and stay one step ahead. This innovative tech from Cognyte can mimic a mobile phone tower, forcing phones in range to connect and reveal valuable information.
Arista VeloCloud Flaw Exposes On-Premises Networks to Active Exploitation
A critical security flaw in Arista VeloCloud, tracked as CVE-2026-16812, is under active exploitation, allowing remote attackers to access sensitive internal functionality and potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This maximum-severity vulnerability could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of on-premises networks.
Hackers Exploit FastJson Zero-Day in Targeted US Firm Attacks
US-based organizations are being targeted in a series of attacks exploiting a critical zero-day flaw in the FastJson Java library, with researchers warning that the threat is likely to spread globally. The vulnerability, CVE-2026-16723, allows hackers to execute remote code without user interaction or elevated privileges.
Arista Disrupts Zero-Day Attacks on VeloCloud Orchestrator
Arista has patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in its VeloCloud Orchestrator that allowed attackers to launch devastating, maximum-severity attacks with just network access - no login credentials required. The flaw, rated 10.0 in severity, could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data managed by the orchestrator.
Dysphoria Botnet Spreads to 200k Devices, Enables Global DDoS Attacks
A rapidly growing botnet called Dysphoria has infected over 200,000 devices worldwide, enabling massive global DDoS attacks. This sneaky threat uses blockchain technology to hide its tracks and evade detection.
NVIDIA Launches Open Secure AI Alliance to Share Threat-Detecting Tech
Join the Open Secure AI Alliance, a groundbreaking coalition of 37 industry leaders, as they revolutionize AI security by sharing cutting-edge threat-detecting technologies and collaborative defense strategies. Together, they're breaking down silos to safeguard the future of AI and software development.
Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Security Model to Outperform Rivals
Microsoft just unveiled a game-changing AI-powered security model that has achieved a remarkable 95.95 percent success rate in identifying vulnerabilities, leaving the competition in the dust. This innovative model, combined with the MDASH harness, is poised to revolutionize bug hunting and cybersecurity.
UK Picks Tekever Drones to Bolster Surveillance Capabilities
The UK Ministry of Defence is upgrading its surveillance capabilities with the Tekever AR5 drone, boasting improved endurance, sensors, and reliability to keep the Army ahead in reconnaissance. The £400 million deal will bring a fleet of up to 24 AR5 units by 2029, replacing the Watchkeeper ISTAR drones.
Wyden Urges Feds to Phase Out Insecure Public-Facing VPNs
Senator Ron Wyden is calling on federal agencies to ditch outdated, vulnerable VPNs and upgrade to modern, secure remote-access technology to protect against devastating cyberattacks. In a letter to top officials, he urged a coordinated effort to safeguard government employees' remote access and prevent further breaches.
Google Unveils Unified Naming System for Hacker Groups
Say goodbye to memorization overload - Google's Threat Intelligence Group is shaking up threat tracking with a sleek, unified naming system for hacker groups, using simple two-word code names to make it easier to stay on top of cyber threats. This game-changing approach kicks off with dozens of high-priority groups and will keep expanding to make threat tracking a whole lot more intuitive.
US Navy Unleashes GARC Kamikaze Drone Boat in Live-Fire Exercise
The US Navy just made history with its first-ever live-fire test of the GARC Kamikaze Drone, successfully taking down a decommissioned ship during the massive RIMPAC 2026 exercise. This game-changing tech is paving the way for a new era in naval warfare.
Lockheed Exec Sees Laser Defenses Operational by 2030
Get ready for a game-changer in defense technology: Lockheed Martin's laser defense systems are set to go from concept to reality by 2030, with successful demonstrations already proving their effectiveness against drones and cruise missiles. According to Lockheed's Stephanie Hill, these cutting-edge systems will be operational in the field before the end of the decade.
Dysphoria IoT Botnet Evolves With Blockchain Command Centers
The Dysphoria IoT Botnet has reached a staggering 200,000 bots worldwide, with a single-day peak of 239,000 bots abroad, according to recent telemetry data from CNCERT and XLab. This massive network of compromised devices is now being controlled through sophisticated blockchain command centers.
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over $1.8M Bitcoin Heist via Fake App Store Wallet App
Three people lost a staggering $1.8 million in Bitcoin after downloading a fake Sparrow Wallet app from Apple's App Store, which tricked them into revealing their secret recovery credentials. The scammers then used this info to transfer their cryptocurrency into wallets they controlled.